When did we start using cynical American-style bill “branding” in Nova Scotia? “The We Love Nova Scotia And Anyone Who Votes Against This Bill Hates Nova Scotia Act”

I did a thing and got some coverage... LOL www.halifaxexaminer.ca/equity/draw-... Behind a paywall - teaser for the story here: www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...

Nova Scotia's auditor general is calling on the prov. gov to tighten up oversight for the thousands of replacement & new long-term care beds being constructed that will cost the province billions of dollars... and concern Procurement policies not followed. #nspoli #longtermcare #nsauditorgeneral

‘There shall be no strong mayors’: N.S. premier confirms ______________ · By Chris Halef · halifax.citynews.ca/2025/09/16/t...

Over three-quarters of workers in Nova Scotia are not unionized. For them, the Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code is the only line of defence — and it hasn’t kept up with today’s reality: unpredictable hours, rising costs, and widespread wage theft. Every worker deserves basic protections. FREE!

"Immigration professionals and people applying to enter Canada say they're increasingly getting refusal letters they think don't make sense — leading them to wonder whether their cases are being fully and properly reviewed by a human being." #ai #aierrors #immigration #migrant #canpoli

The fact that 180 tenants lost their homes in the Sackville fire is horrifying enough. But the current housing market is going to compound the tragedy: where is there for these people, disproportionately older and retired, to go? NS needs affordable housing and controlled rents now. #NSACORN

"The National Housing Strategy Act recognizes housing as a human right, yet Canadian policies still treat it as a market commodity first and a necessity second. Market-based “solutions” inevitably recreate the same conditions — speculation, gentrification, displacement — that produced the crisis."

Sept. 20th Drawing the Line in Halifax for People, Peace and the Planet...

According to the CCPA, nearly 1/2 of Nova Scotians earn less than a living wage. If people don’t have money to spend... then businesses won’t survive. It’s that simple. Boosting local industries requires a worker-first approach, not just corporate handouts alecstratford.substack.com/p/storm-clou...

In its nearly 20-year lifetime, Canada 2020 has collected a long list of financial backers, including corporate giants like Meta, Google, Rio Tinto, TC Energy, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and Amazon.

"The abusive use of NDAs allows violence to continue unchecked, enabling serial perpetrators to harm others. This is why legislative change is necessary. ...NDAs ...silence women, gender-diverse people, people of color & individuals w/disabilities." Read more at: www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...

via @suzannerent.bsky.social ... HRM will NOT be giving the money to the Davis Cup

Absolutely cowardly stuff and, frankly, an admission that holding the match is wrong. www.tenniscanada.com/news/pro-ten...

Tennis Canada announced that the Davis Cup matches will be spectator free which I'm pretty sure would then also disqualify the Davis Cup from getting the marketing levy grant.

Sept. 20th Drawing the Line in Halifax for People, Peace and the Planet...

I despise ticks, so I have no problem with this. Wildfire, drought may be taking toll on N.S. ticks #NovaScotia www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Was initially worried this was not real but squawk box is part of MSNBC who I think still fact check. Whoo hoo!

It’s time for a People’s Power Grid. Publicly-owned clean energy infrastructure that will bring clean, affordable, reliable energy to everyone. Sign the petition now: act.350.org/sign/ppg

Daily reminder … #Global #SumudFlotilla #FreePalestine #EyesOnGaza

We're working on protecting you from the big burning we are creating, by refusing to reduce fossil fuel use. ... Prepare to live underground? "The government, she added, is "continuing to invest in community resilience, climate adaptation and mitigation programs in communities across the country."

"AI is Simply Another Capitalist Way of Killing You and the Planet" Seen in Vancouver.

Quebec Writer and podcaster Nora Loreto on the new refugee rules. No compassion left -- Canadians want to be, but our corporate overlords just want to manage huge profits. No idea how this helps, but that's what they want. C2 and C5 to try and mollify the cheeto who we know is never satisfied.

A report about a bylaw around infilling at #Dartmouth Cove will go to Halifax regional council Tuesday. I spoke with two residents with Save Dartmouth Cove who said this is a "go-no go" meeting. www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...

This is a very good question. Its expensive. Wind & Solar are now cheaper to produce. Why sink $$ into a dying industry? Build sustainable instead! Some shareholders will lose out, on some profit, but the risk your home will burn in the next wildfire or be floated down stream are diminished.

Not usually a conspiracy theorist but Carney has gone so far elbows down, & conciliation with the U.S. that I am wondering if it was all part of the billionaires' plans to get increased control of economies including ours; & capitulation to capitalists, US or otherwise, is what they will do.

Code of conduct investigation launched into Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore nationalnewswatch.com/2025/09/04/c...

Nova Scotia has very weak labour protections for those without a Collective Agreement (a union). If we want to attract workers in high demand we need to have improved labour standards. If you have ever felt like you do not have rights at work - join us! #halifax #workers #legislation #novascotia

N.S. has weak Labour Standards. Alberta PEI and NB all enjoy better basic rights for workers. We want to to know what you think about your work and how the law should be/could be changed. Complete our survey www.halifaxwac.ca/survey and tell us what you do not like about your job. #halifax

Join us - all Welcome although organized by seniors and Kairos... Information that will help you take action! For people, For peace and for the planet! #climate #drawtheline #seniorsforclimate #GHG #fossilfuels #peace #pipelines #halifax

“Friends Don't Let Friends Prompt • Buttondown” https://buttondown.com/maiht3k/archive/how-to-keep-friends-and-influence-people-away/ I have friends who still use these things despite them having read most of what I've linked to and written about this shit. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Some days I am truly stunned by how much the planet has been altered from fossil fuels At this point the goal must be to avoid tipping points to the greatest extent possible www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Join us (all welcome, not just Seniors) for a day of information to motivate action for people, for peace and for the planet. On Friday we are focused on info, but on Saturday we will be taking to the streets - so watch for that! #drawtheline #seniorsforclimate #peace #planet #halifax #halisky

1000 faculty hit the picket lines tomorrow, 930 am, lockout by @dalhousieu.bsky.social. A first for CDN research intensive universities. A reckless move by the Board - jeopardizing the fall term, ruining relations with faculty for years to come. Join us on the picket lines to #keepdalstrong!

#Halifax regional council voted in favour of $50,000 in funding for the Davis Cup. My colleague @mmughees.bsky.social is working on a story for you for tomorrow. I'll have other stories from council as well.

Davis Cup in Halifax Funding: Thankyou Sam et al - the rest should be ashamed. Hope their kids find out that they supported the slaughter of 10's of thousands of children among all the innocent lives. Halifax "economy" is worth more than opposing genocide - even mildly? #palestine #halifax #BDS

@msvugraduate.bsky.social @unionmaidns.bsky.social @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social @tammyjfrcowbay.bsky.social @annaquon.bsky.social As many of you know part my Journalism of my BLOG is advocating for Social Prescribing in Halifax. For Latest on this topic see worthmatters.blogspot.com/2025/08/rele...

Live video of the Board and senior admin of @dalhousie.bsky.social when asked to sit down at the bargaining table to discuss issues like rational adults. #KeepDalStrong #CanLab

By invoking 107 of the Labour Code to force an end to this strike, the Liberals are trampling on flight attendants’ Charter rights and handed Air Canada exactly what it wanted. Crushing workers’ rights is not fairness, it is siding with corporate greed and betraying every worker in this country.

The #Carney regime wades in to prevent #flightattendants from fighting for their rights. We need a powerful and united movement that can defy and defeat such attacks because there are lots more of them coming this class war government.

Government Shuts Down Air Canada Strike That Grounded Hundreds of Flights Victory for the shareholders. It has been eye-opening understanding the appalling levels of exploitation www.nytimes.com/2025/08/16/w...

So this #Canadian government is willing to make the arbitration binding on the backs of its workers? How do we support a government who chooses billionaire corp over #workersrights then asks us to BUILD? #cdnpoli #ShameLiberals www.reuters.com/business/wor...

Stop Team Israel/Team Canada Davis Cup Match in Halifax! Stop $50,000 in taxpayer dollars to help it happen. No love for genocide in our town.

Bye Bye Big Bird 😢 No more #npr

I like - and voted for - Mark Carney, but after Bill C2 mimicked Trumpian immigration policy, Bill C-5 didn't adequately address indigenous concerns, and he absolutely caved on the DST (costing Canadians $5-7B in revenue), it's imperative he doesn't go Elbows Down by staying with America's F-35's.

Breaking: Andy Fillmore demands strong Mayor powers to stop the creation of ferry lanes, saying they will lead to even more super-yacht congestion in the harbour. Tim Houston says it doesn’t make sense for Bedford to have a ferry when existing Halifax ferries show no traffic to Bedford.

Missed this from @ecologyaction.bsky.social yesterday. Response to the Regional Transportation Plan, and the Nova Scotia government’s extremely concerning “action plan” that basically ignores the expert advice in the plan.